MUSIC

Sing or play a simple song or hymn chosen by your counselor
using good technique, phrasing, tone, rhythm, and dynamics,.
Read all the signs and terms of the score.

Name the five general groups of musical instruments. Tell
how you get tones from one instrument in each group.

Do TWO of the following:

Go to a classical or semiclassical musical performance;
or listen to 3 hours of such programs on radio, television,
compact discs, tapes, records, or videos. Report what you
heard. Name the composers, artists, and conductors. Know
the story of any program music or opera you heard. Discuss
how you feel about the music.

Outline the development of music in the United States.
Show that you know the lives and works of five better-known
American composers and musical artists.

Serve for 6 months as a member of a school, church,
Scout unit, or other local musical organization; or perform
as a soloist in public six times.

Do ONE of the following:

Teach three songs to a group of people. Lead them in
singing the songs. Use proper hand motions.

Compose and write the score for a piece of music of
12 measures or more.

Make a primitive instrument and learn to play it.

Catalog your own or your family's collection of 12 or
more compact discs, tapes or records. Show how to handle
and store them.

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